If you’re a parent of a teenager, it’s natural to worry that their experimenting and mischief might get them into legal trouble. Shoplifting might be one of your many concerns, since this is a common juvenile offense. You’re not alone in your worry; many parents have...
Drunk drivers don't just put themselves at risk of arrest and prosecution. They put everyone else on the road at risk of a crash. Drunk drivers generally have longer reaction times than sober motorists. They have trouble making the right decisions in traffic. Their...
The consequences of a car crash range from a ticket and property damage to serious injury and even death. Different types of crashes can produce a variety of different injuries, and even the type of vehicles involved can alter the consequences of a crash. It is...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are often a significant concern following a car crash. These injuries can range from mild to severe. Understanding the nuances of TBIs is essential for both victims and caregivers who are compelled to navigate the aftermath of a car...
Patients are always told that they have a right to be comfortable with their doctors, so they’re usually encouraged to find one with whom they relate. Sometimes, that means firing a doctor that they don’t like and “shopping around” for someone better. There’s nothing...
Many people in Georgia have dogs as companion animals. There are also some people who have dogs to do certain work on their farms or to provide support for a loved one with a disabling medical condition. Dogs can be amiable companions and useful around the home, but...
There's some degree of risk inherent in every aspect of modern life. People can end up hurt in a car crash on their way to the grocery store or when they slip and fall down the stairs of their own home. Thankfully, those who are aware of the main sources of injury...
You surely see them all the time on Dalton's roads and highways: people driving and using their cellphones at the same time. Distracted driving is an epidemic throughout Georgia and the rest of the country. It kills thousands of people and seriously injures many more...
Georgia’s most dangerous roads are in the Atlanta-metro area, but the northwestern part of the state has its share, too. With the presence of U.S. Interstate 75 (I-75), northwest Georgia is an area that experiences plenty of traffic. But this also means the area has...
The number of wrong-way car accidents is increasing in Georgia and across the country, generating concern for traffic authorities in every state and across the nation. On average, 350 people are killed each year nationwide in a wrong-way car accident, according to the...
